Finding the Third Proportional to 205,078.50 and 450,481.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,078.50 and 450,481.50 is: 989,540.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,078.50 : 450,481.50 = 450,481.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,078.50/450,481.50 = 450,481.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,078.50x = 450,481.50 × 450,481.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,078.50x = 202,933,581,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,933,581,842.25/205,078.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,540.99
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